
Bluehearts
Buchnera americana
Overview
Bluehearts is a North American native herbaceous perennial wildflower that grows up to four feet in height. Its bright flowers are a vivid blue with a purple-blue hue, which gives rise to its name. It blooms in mid-summer and tolerates both full sun and partial shade conditions. This plant is drought-tolerant and prefers moist, dry-mesic soils. Deer and rabbits usually do not browse on this plant. It is a valuable pollinator for late-season butterflies and bees. Its flowers will self-seed in ideal growing conditions, making it very easy to propagate. Bluehearts offer striking beauty in the garden with its striking color.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimal — every "2-3" days.
Light
Sun, Partial Shade.
Soil
Sand
Pruning
Best pruned in August.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Cutting, Division, Layering Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Butterflies.
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